Appetite For Instruction: Kathleen's Meatloaf

After 21 years in the restaurant business, Kathleen Ellington can spot a trend. The energetic redhead behind Kathleen's Sky Diner knows what's coming, what's going and what's here to stay...at least for a little while. That's why she and her husband Robert overhauled their place on Lovers Lane back in 2007, transforming neighborhood mainstay Kathleen's Art Café into a "fresher and newer" version of itself. It's all about keeping up with the times.

And in times like these, Kathleen knows that comfort is king. She notes that lately guests have been gravitating toward the flavors of home, perhaps due to certain not-so-comforting economic events. Or maybe it's just because her meatloaf is so damn good.

"It's the most notorious thing we do here," she explains. Whether served in a sandwich or simply sliced with a side of spuds, this meatloaf is a feel-good classic. The key to her legendary recipe? The brown sugar-laced glaze.